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-Positioned between 500-foot limestone bluffs and the Mississippi River, La Crosse combines natural beauty with small-city charm in western Wisconsin. The city's location at the confluence of the Mississippi, La Crosse, and Black rivers creates a stunning backdrop for daily life, while its downtown district preserves the architectural heritage of the city's 19th-century riverboat era. With an average rent of $975 for a one-bedroom apartment, La Crosse combines affordability with small-city amenities.
La Crosse serves as a regional hub for education, healthcare, and commerce, hosting the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse, Viterbo University, and Western Technical College, along with Gundersen Health System and Mayo Clinic Health System. The rental market includes downtown apartments in restored Victorian-era buildings, newer developments, and single-family homes in established neighborhoods. Many rental properties provide access to the city's park system, including Riverside Park's riverfront promenade and the La Crosse River Marsh's seven-mile trail network for walking, biking, and bird watching.
The city's neighborhoods each reflect different aspects of La Crosse's history, from the Cass & King district's Victorian mansions to the Grandview Emerson area's panoramic river valley views. Downtown offers local brewpubs, coffee shops, and boutiques, while outdoor enthusiasts can explore hiking trails in the bluffs, launch boats on the Mississippi, or ski at Mt. La Crosse. With commute times averaging less than 15 minutes and transportation options including Interstate 90, daily Amtrak service, and the La Crosse Regional Airport, residents enjoy easy access to larger cities like Minneapolis (150 miles) and Madison (140 miles).
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What's the average rent for an apartment in La Crosse, WI?
Apartment averages in La Crosse, WI varies based on size.
- $1,013 for a 1-bedroom apartment in La Crosse, WI
- $1,292 for a 2-bedroom apartment in La Crosse, WI
- $1,549 for a 3-bedroom apartment in La Crosse, WI
- $2,263 for a 4-bedroom apartment in La Crosse, WI
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Can I find a cheap apartment in La Crosse, WI?
There are 17 cheap apartments in La Crosse, WI priced as low as $1,013
Can I find a short-term apartment in La Crosse, WI?
There are 86 short-term apartments in La Crosse, WI.
Transportation
How do people usually get around La Crosse, WI?
Residents in La Crosse, WI usually get around by car. According to Walk Score, La Crosse, WI falls within the Car Dependent range.
Education
What colleges and universities are in La Crosse, WI?
If you’re a college or university student moving to La Crosse, WI, ForRent.com can help you find a rental near Univ of Wisc. La Crosse, Viterbo University and others.
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